Jajaj, sounds like we have one thing in common. I take security as serious as you; just hearing the stories from friends, coworkers, family about home breakins makes me start to think wth am I doing here. I currently have....
1. 2 Dogs - though one is a golden retriever he is pretty big and barks when anyone approaches. The other is a 5 month olg GS which I hope will turn into a good guard dog.
2. Burglar alarm system with 8 motion detectors, a sensor in every window (even the second floor windows-hey you never know), a sensor in everydoor including the balcony door on the second floor, a range motion detector; this basically works by having an infrared light transmitter and a receiver. At all times the transmitter is sending the light to the receiver; should this light be broken the alarm is activated. I put a total of 4 pairs (Tx & Rx)-one in the front of the house should someone just over my front gate, one in each "callejon" should a ladron jump through the side walls, and 1 in the patio.
3. I have 6 Logitech Alert cameras. I chose these cameras over the standard cameras that most people use cause they work simply by plugin them into the wall outlet. The video and audio is sent via the power wires in the house. I view the video on any computer and android/iphone/ipad. Also, I have it set up so that if the cameras detect motion, it sends me an email with an image of the motion. In addition, they record in HD (720p) video....which is great for when you need to zoom in.
4. I have Concertina razor wire around my perimeter wall. Though it isn't too hard for a pro to jump over, it discourages piperos and haitians who are just looking to lift stuff off your property.
5. On my second floor (where we all sleep) I have bars once you reach the top of the stairs; preventing anyone without a key to pass. It does take away from the appeal but to me security is first. Though a pro would know what to do it's still going to cost him time to get through. If he risks the alarm and forces his way in, he most likely will be discouraged to continue to the second floor once he sees the bars (hierros).
6. I have 2 locks in each bedroom. A door knob lock and a deadbolt lock. This is incase they decide they have time to get through the security bars on the second floor.
7. Motion security lights-2 in the backyard, 2 in each callejon. These only turn on when motion is detected.
8. We live in an enclosed residential area. The vecinos hired our neighbor, a Haitian that lives next door to us in a half constructed house, to "guard" the entrance to the residential area. He doesn't let anyone in that don't know where they are going and is required to call to confirm that person is going to where they say they are going. Also, he is instructed to write down the license plate number of the vehicle that enters.
9. I never ever leave the house alone. If my wife and I are going out together, I let the neighbors know to look out. If we are going out for a few days, I leave a trusted family member in the house.
10. I know who to let in my house. I only let trusted family and friends in the house. I have someone who was recommended by a good friend to do all my house work.
11. If my daughter has friends over, we always lock the doors to the other bedrooms; that's just so they won't see and comment elsewhere. You never know.
12. I have 2 deadbolt locks on my front door. One is a regular deadbolt by Kwik set and the other is one I bought in the States, its called The Ultimate Lock, and can withstand 4Klbs of pressure and has a mechanism that prevents lock picking or bumping. It basically uses a double lock system; it locks in the inside and the outside. Works great and there is a video of a cop trying to kick a door in with one to no avail. They even ram it and nothing.
My friends and family say Im crazy, but hey, there are so many different types of ladrones/atracadores in this country that all of this is necessary. The more security you have the more likely they will consider the neighbor over your's.
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